Albert Earl "Jerry" Akers (November 1, 1887 – May 15, 1979) was a professional baseball player whose career spanned seven seasons, including a part of one in Major League Baseball with the Washington Senators (1912).

During his time in the majors, Akers compiled a record of 1–1 with a 4.87 earned run average (ERA) and 11 strikeouts in five games, one start.

In 1907, the Jacksonville team changed their name to the "Lunatics" and joined the Iowa League of Professional Baseball Clubs.

After an absence from the professional circuit in 1908, Akers re-joined the Jacksonville club, now renamed the "Braves".

With the Senators that season, Akers went 1–1 with a 4.87 earned run average and 11 strikeouts in five games, one start.

Also on that day, Akers was traded to the Double-A Montreal Royals along with pitcher Charlie Becker and outfielder Bill Cunningham in exchange for first baseman Chick Gandil.

Along pitchers Ed Lafitte and Marty McHale, Akers was third in the IL in losses.

[4] After his retirement from professional baseball, Akers resided in Town 'n' Country, Florida, a suburb of Tampa.